Panasonic FZ70 vs Ricoh CX2

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ70 vs Ricoh CX2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Ricoh. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and CX2 (9MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was announced 3 years after the CX2 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ70 matches up vs the CX2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Ricoh CX2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Ricoh CX2 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ70 provides physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX2 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ70 against the CX2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and CX2 is 63 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and CX2.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FZ70 to deliver greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent FZ70 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.